Living in Paulsboro, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paulsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Paulsboro has 6,248 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $64,239 (38% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $202,700, the median rent is $976/month.
Paulsboro at a glance
- Population
- 6,248
- Median age
- 36.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $64,239State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $202,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $976/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Paulsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Paulsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paulsboro the median home value is $202,700, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $976 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,653 a month in housing costs.
Paulsboro median household income
The median household income in Paulsboro is $64,239 and the income per person is $34,278. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Paulsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,763
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.58
Paulsboro demographics
- Population
- 6,248
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 2,417
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paulsboro ›
Education in Paulsboro
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Paulsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paulsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Paulsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulsboro | 6,248 | $64,239 | $202,700 | $976 |
| Tinicum | 3,980 | $53,451 | $207,400 | $1,351 |
| Gibbstown | 3,685 | $91,250 | $249,100 | $1,391 |
| Thorofare | 2,348 | $88,438 | $282,600 | $1,915 |
| Greenwich | 4,984 | $92,128 | $251,100 | $1,297 |
| West Deptford | 22,416 | $93,895 | $294,200 | $1,511 |
| Mickleton | 1,786 | $113,463 | $371,300 | — |
| East Greenwich | 12,187 | $148,814 | $406,700 | — |
| National Park | 3,044 | $82,838 | $219,500 | $1,355 |
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What is the median household income in Paulsboro, NJ?
The median household income in Paulsboro is $64,239, 38% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paulsboro?
The median home value in Paulsboro is $202,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Paulsboro?
The median gross rent in Paulsboro is $976 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Paulsboro, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Paulsboro?
The median age in Paulsboro is 36.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Paulsboro?
The average commute to work in Paulsboro is 24 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paulsboro?
The unemployment rate in Paulsboro is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paulsboro?
23.3% of adults in Paulsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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